Every box turtle has a story to tell. These charismatic, long-lived turtles are omnivorous and use both land and water ...

This season has been hot and dry with scattered rainfall throughout the season for Northeastern Illinois. June average rainfall totals were approximately 3.80 inches ...

One of the trademarks of summer is the sight of planes and helicopters making gravity-defying turns as they make passes up ...

Some plants quietly—yet quickly—invade and overtake our landscapes, pushing out natives and offering no benefits to people, wildlife, or the environment. Luckily, Fall is an ideal time to identify and ...

Take your love of gardening to the next level!Join the University of Illinois Extension’s Hybrid Master Gardener Training ...

Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have analyzed 96 years of forest census data to better understand ecological changes and ...

It never ceases to amaze me just how fast pumpkins grow at this point of the season. For us moisture has been very good since the first week after transplanting.

Despite oppressive heat and humidity throughout the St Louis Metro East region, peach harvest continues with ongoing reports of good fruit size and quality. Harvest has moved out of the ‘Reliance’ ...

University of Illinois Extension is now offering an accessible, self-paced online course designed specifically for food handlers working in non-restaurant ...

EUREKA, Ill. — Do you want to learn essential foot care tips and techniques to prevent complications and maintain mobility? Join Nutrition and Wellness Educator and Registered Dietitian Jenna Smith ...